Oregon meal and rest break rules
A work period of 6 to 8 hours gets a meal period of at least 30 continuous minutes, relieved of all duties. A paid rest period of at least 10 continuous minutes for each segment of 4 hours or major part of 4 hours worked, about the middle of the segment, separate from the meal period.
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Meal period of 30 minutes from 6 hours
A work period of 6 to 8 hours gets a meal period of at least 30 continuous minutes, relieved of all duties. If the employee is not relieved of all duties for the full 30 minutes, the whole period is paid. Longer work periods get more meal periods (Appendix A). Minors under 18 have their own rule.
Paid 10-minute rest per 4 hours or major part
A paid rest period of at least 10 continuous minutes for each segment of 4 hours or major part of 4 hours worked, about the middle of the segment, separate from the meal period. Appendix A gives the count by work period length (for example 1 from 2 hours 1 minute, 2 from 6 hours 1 minute, 3 from 10 hours 1 minute).
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